Jake Upfield

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Jake Upfield
Date of birth (1995-05-18) 18 May 1995 (age 29)
Place of birthAustralia
Height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight111 kg (245 lb; 17 st 7 lb)
University Bond University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Flanker
Current team Reds
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2017–2020 Jersey Reds ()
2023 Reds 10 (5)
Correct as of 21 July 2023

Jake Upfield (born 18 May 1995) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the Reds. His preferred position is lock or flanker. [1]

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Early career

Upfield graduated Bond University in 2017, before moving to the UK. [2]

Professional career

Upfield joined Jersey Reds in 2017. [3] [4] He remained with the side until 2021 when he returned to Australia to continue his studies. [5]

Ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, Upfield was called into the Reds squad as it suffered with injuries in the lock position. [6] He made his debut in Round 1 against the Hurricanes. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Jake Upfield". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  2. ↑ "Upfield hungry for greater success with the Bull Sharks". Bond University. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "Jake Upfield: Jersey sign Australian forward to bolster squad". BBC Sport. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  4. ↑ "Jersey Reds: World Cup caps depart, but Tongan 'Kuki' remains". Jersey Evening Post. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  5. ↑ "Reds confirm three more additions to playing ranks". Jersey Reds. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "Lock crisis at Reds a puzzler". Rugby.com.au. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "Reds announce team for Super Rugby Pacific opener" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
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